Vet Pay ChartIowa disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxDisabled veteran homestead credit | Qualifying veterans receive a 100% homestead property-tax credit. | 100% service-connected rating or permanent-total IU compensated at 100%; ownership, Iowa domicile, occupancy, acreage limits and July 1 filing requirements.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationSpecially adapted vehicle plate | One qualifying federally provided specially adapted vehicle receives a fee-exempt DV plate. | VA certification that the vehicle was adapted and provided by the federal government; apply through the county treasurer.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingDisabled veteran lifetime license | Resident veterans with service-connected disability can receive a low-cost lifetime hunting or fishing license. | Honorable active service and VA disability certification. Tags, stamps and hunting rules still apply.Official program details |
| State parksState park entrance and camping | State park entrance is generally free; camping and rentals have separate charges. Lake Manawa discontinued its nonresident entry fee in January 2026. | Use the current reservation and park rules. No general VA-percentage camping waiver is asserted here.Official program details |
| EducationChildren of Fallen Iowa Service Members Scholarship | Eligible children receive support for postsecondary educational expenses, alongside applicable federal benefits. | Parent died in active military status after September 11, 2001 and was an Iowa resident at entry and death; student attends an Iowa institution.Official program details |
| Income taxMilitary retirement exemption | Military retired pay included in federal income is exempt from Iowa income tax. | VA disability compensation is tax-free; other taxable income follows normal state rules.Official program details |
| EmploymentPublic employment preference | Qualifying veterans receive five examination percentage points, with five additional points for qualifying disability or Purple Heart status. | Passing examination and qualifying honorable military service; generally initial hiring, not promotions or police/fire chief appointments.Official program details |
Before you apply
Bring your current VA benefit or award letter and the documents required by the administering agency. Exemptions may require an application, county approval and renewal. Federal compensation and state benefit eligibility are separate.
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Sources for this page
- myarmybenefits.us.army.mil — Benefit Library/State/Territory Benefits/Iowa
- programs.iowadnr.gov — parkforms/pages/ViewParkAlerts
- dva.iowa.gov — about/scholarship children fallen
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.